The meeting was convened in response to Russia’s blatant and unjustified attack on Ukraine. All Allied Chiefs of Defence condemned the ongoing onslaught by Russian military forces, resulting in a rising number of casualties, including among the civilian population. “As the fighting intensifies, it is appropriate and timely that the Chiefs of Defence meet to appraise the current military and humanitarian situation in and around Ukraine, and discuss the ongoing support from Allied nations to Ukraine”, highlighted Admiral Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee. He noted that “many NATO Allie…